Macaroni Gratine (Because Who Doesn’t Love Macaroni & Cheese?)

For all you mac ‘n cheese fans out there, here’s a Haitian twist on an old favorite. Macaroni Gratine is a Sunday tradition in Haiti. Enjoy!

Baked Macaroni and Cheese (Macaroni Gratine) Serves about 10 people

Ingredients

1 lb. macaroni (ziti)

3/4 lb. grated Gouda cheese

1 garlic clove

1 pinch ground pepper

1 cup chopped onion and green pepper

1 scallion

3 teaspoons salt

1 tablespoon flour

1 parsley sprig

1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil

1½ cup evaporated milk

1/4 cup margarine butter

Instructions

Preheat oven at 350° F.

Prepare glass baking pan (square or rectangle) by spreading a little bit of butter in it.

Bring to a boil on medium heat 10 cups of water with macaroni, oil, scallion, garlic clove, parsley, and 2½ teaspoons salt for 30 minutes. From time to time, stir macaroni so it doesn’t stick in the pot. Turn off heat, strain macaroni, rinse with cold water, and put aside.

In a saucepan, sauté onion and green pepper in butter on medium heat (5 minutes).